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The Folly Museum

The Folly was built in 1679 by Richard Preston and stands on the old main road into town.

Listed Grade 1 in recognition of its outstanding architectural importance. Recently restored by North Craven Building Preservation Trust as part of a phased rescue and development project. Home to the Museum of North Craven Life. Exhibitions on local history and a new seasonal exhibition each year.

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Woodend
cottage Woodend

1.1 miles

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Towns and attractions

cottage Settle
- 0.2 milesaround settle

Settle lies in the foothills of the Pennines amongst some of the most picturesque scenery in North Yorkshire.



cottage Malham Cove
- 4.7 milesMalham Cove

Malham Cove is a huge curving amphitheatre shaped cliff formation of limestone rock



cottage Settle and Carlise Railway
- 0.2 milesSettle and Carlisle railway

The 72 mile route from Settle to Carlisle takes you on a journey through the magnificent Yorkshire Dales, over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct before plunging in to the longest tunnel on the line at Blea Moor.